KLS Construction Services LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — TAVARES, FLORIDA
| Employer | KLS Construction Services LLC | Report ID | 2021119461 |
| Address | PAM Tavares Rehab Hospital Project, 1730 Mayo Drive | City, State ZIP | TAVARES, FLORIDA 32778 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1562770 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.77000, -81.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut a 2-by-4. The saw cut the employee's left hand.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2021, a worker at KLS Construction Services LLC in TAVARES, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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